From Psychology Today
In an article for Psychology Today, Dr. Alex Wills makes the point that negative emotions get a bad rap. Rather than trying to fix or dismiss difficult feelings, the article suggests that naming them and learning to tolerate them can offer a kind of validation, which may help a person move through them.
Making Room for Difficult Feelings
Sadness, anger, worry, and frustration are part of being human, and they often carry information about what matters to us. Many people find it helpful to start by naming what they feel, without judging it, and to notice where they feel it in the body. If difficult feelings seem to be getting in the way of daily life, working with a therapist is one way to build comfort with them.
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